Algeria topped the list of military spending in Africa in 2025, while Morocco ranked second. This scenario reflects the escalating military rivalry between the two countries, driven by their longstanding dispute over the Sahara issue.
In a bid to revitalize their bilateral relations, Morocco and Egypt held a High Joint Commission meeting marked by clear messages from Rabat, addressing both strategic issues and the persistent trade imbalance that continues to favor the Egyptian side.
In the United States, Spain's "sovereignty" over Ceuta and Melilla is once again being challenged. Following statements by Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon advisor, it is now Republican Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart, an ally of Marco Rubio, who is criticizing Spain.
The call doesn't come from Rabat or Madrid, but from Washington. In an op-ed published by the American Enterprise Institute think tank, American analyst Michael Rubin suggests that Morocco should organize a new «Green March» to reclaim Ceuta and Melilla.